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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education