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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources