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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education