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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources