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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources