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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition