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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)