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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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