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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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