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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources