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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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