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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)