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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources