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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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