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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources