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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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