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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources