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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education