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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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