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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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