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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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