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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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