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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education