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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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