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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education