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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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