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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)