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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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