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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources