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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education