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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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