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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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