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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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