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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons