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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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