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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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