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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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