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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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