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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education