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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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