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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education