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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition