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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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