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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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