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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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