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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education