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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources