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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources