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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important 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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