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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources