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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education