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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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