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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education