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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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