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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources