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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources