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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education