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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources