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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education