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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources