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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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