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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources