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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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