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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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