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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources