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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)