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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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