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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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