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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources