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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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