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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources