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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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