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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources