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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources