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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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