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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources