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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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