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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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