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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources