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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources