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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key 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