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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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