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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources