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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education