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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources