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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources