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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)