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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education