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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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