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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources