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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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