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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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