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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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