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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources