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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education