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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education