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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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