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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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