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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education