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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources