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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)