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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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