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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important 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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