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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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