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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons