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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education