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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources