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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)