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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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