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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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