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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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