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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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