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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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