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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources