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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition