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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources