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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources