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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition