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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education