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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources