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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources