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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education