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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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