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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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