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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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