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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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