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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education