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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education