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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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