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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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