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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources