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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources