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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources