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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education