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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources