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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources