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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition