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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education