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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)