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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources