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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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