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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources