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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)