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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources