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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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