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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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