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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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