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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education