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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education