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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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