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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources