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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)