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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources