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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources