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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education