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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition