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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations 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 MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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