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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education