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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources