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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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