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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition