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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the scholarly 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 describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education