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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources