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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition