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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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