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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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