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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources