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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education