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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources