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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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