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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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