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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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