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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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