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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources