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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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