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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)