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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education