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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources