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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition