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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education