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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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