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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources