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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources