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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources