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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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