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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources