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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources