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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition