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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources