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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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