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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources