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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources