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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources