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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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