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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources