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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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