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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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