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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition