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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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