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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources