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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources