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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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