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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources