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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources