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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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