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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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