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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources