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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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