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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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