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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education