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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education