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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education