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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition