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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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