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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources