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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education