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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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