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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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