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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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