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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition