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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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