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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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