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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education