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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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