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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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