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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources