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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education