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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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