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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources