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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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