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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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