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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)