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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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