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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education