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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons