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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources