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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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