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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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