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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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