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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education