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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons