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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education