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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition