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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)