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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education