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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education