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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)