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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education