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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition