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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources