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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition