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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)