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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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