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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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