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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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