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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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