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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)