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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education