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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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