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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources