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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition