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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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