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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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