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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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