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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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