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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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