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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education