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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)