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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources