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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources