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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition