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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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