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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education