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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources