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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education