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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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