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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)