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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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