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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education