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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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