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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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