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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources