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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources