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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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