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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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