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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources