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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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