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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition