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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition