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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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