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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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