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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources