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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education