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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources