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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major 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