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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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