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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources