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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition