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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources