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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education