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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition