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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition