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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition