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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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