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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition