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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition