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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education