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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition