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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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