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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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