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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources