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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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