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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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