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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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