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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)