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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition