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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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