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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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