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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education