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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources