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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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