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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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