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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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