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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources