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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education