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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources