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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education