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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education