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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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