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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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