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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources