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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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