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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition