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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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