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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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