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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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