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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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