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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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