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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education