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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the 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