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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources