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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education