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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources