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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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