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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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