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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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