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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates 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 Education