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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources