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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education