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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition