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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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