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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources