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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources