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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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