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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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