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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources