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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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