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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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