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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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