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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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