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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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