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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources