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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education