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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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