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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses