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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education