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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources