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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources