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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources