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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education