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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons