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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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