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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)