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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources