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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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