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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education