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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education