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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition