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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)