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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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