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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources