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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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