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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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