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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources