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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources