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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition