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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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