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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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