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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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