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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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