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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education