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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education