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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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