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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources