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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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