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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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