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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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