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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education