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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)