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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources