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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources