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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources