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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources