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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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