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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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