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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources