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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education