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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources