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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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