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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources