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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education