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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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