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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education