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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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