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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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