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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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