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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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