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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition