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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources