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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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