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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education