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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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