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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition