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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee 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 deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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