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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources