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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources