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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)