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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources