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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources