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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition