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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources