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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources