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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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