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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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