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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education