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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important 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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