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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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