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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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