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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources