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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers 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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