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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources