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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources