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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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