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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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