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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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