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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources