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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons