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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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