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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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