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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources