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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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