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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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