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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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