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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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