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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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