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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources