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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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