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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources