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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education