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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education