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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons