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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition