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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)