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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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