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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)