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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources