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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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