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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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