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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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