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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources