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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources