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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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