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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources