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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education