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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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