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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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