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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources