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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources