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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition