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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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