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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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