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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education