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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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