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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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