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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources