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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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