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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education