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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)