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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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