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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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