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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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