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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources