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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition