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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources