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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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