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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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