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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources