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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition