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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources