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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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