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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources