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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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