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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources