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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources