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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education