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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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