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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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