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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons