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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources