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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education