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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources