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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)